Get (someone) around the table In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get (someone) around the table", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-07-08 06:07

Meaning of Get (someone) around the table

Synonyms:

gather in , collect someone , convene

Get (someone) around the table phrasal verb informal

Used to gather, convene, congregateeveryone together for some purpose, goal or discussion or bargaining. 

This problem needs to be dealt with immediately. Get all leaders around the table right now!

If I could just get our friends around the table, I can complete this assignment soon.

Grammar and Usage of Get (someone) around the table

The verb "get" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

The teacher hopes that we will get around the table. But I think that it won't happen.

Origin of Get (someone) around the table

The origin of this expression is not clear. 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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